Option 1 Staffing Services

The company lies to you about how much you can earn at a job to get you in and then tell you later that the job doesn’t pay what the originally told you but much less. Also, when I came in for the interview I was told that I didn’t meet the qualification for the job, even though they called ME about it, based on the resume… so how did this suddenly change?
The lady I interviewed with was really rude and condescending. I can’t people that this office gets any business. I don’t know that I would want to work through this office even if they did have a good offer.
I hope someone reads my review in the future and saves themselves from wasting their time, like I did.

Paula is an amazing recruiter. I am physically disabled and have faced a lot of discrimination in the hiring process. She was the first recruiter to look beyond the physical and look at my skills. This raised my self-​esteem and self-​confidence. The Option 1 team is incredibly responsive and cares greatly about the candidate. I have never felt like «just a number» there. Paula is my advocate and I am thrilled to be on assignment for Option 1.

I met with Gail and Paula today and they were very kind and helpful. They accommodated a meeting with me given short notice and the recruiter that I spoke with for most of the interview seemed very knowledgable about the area (i.e. the demands and benefits of different types of positions).
Their office is easy to get to with plenty of parking and thought I haven’t been placed by them yet, I would recommend this office based on the initial experience.

Times were really tough in 2009 when I was laid off from my job when The Home Depot decided to close all EXPO Design Centers due to the recession. Unemployment was not fun at all and I couldn’t find any open positions anywhere and all the staffing agencies I had visited proved useless. Then, my aunt recommended that I consider Option 1 Staffing. I gave them a call and setup an interview. Paula Sarmento Alves was great. She understood that I had great potential in an office environment, even though I only had mainly had experience in customer service and sales… especially after she saw my very high scores in my computer skills. She at first found an opportunity as a filing clerk for me, which then opened the door to a temp-​to-​hire position at Endicia, the leading technology partner for the USPS located in Palo Alto, CA. Great people, environment, and most importantly I loved what I was doing. After being a temp there for 13 months, Endicia hired me! So awesome! That was over three years ago… Now, I’ve advanced to Endicia’s sales team. Yes, getting to where I am required a lot of hard work, including building relationships with colleagues, management, clients, and technical and business partners, but none of this would have been possible without Paula Sarmento Alves and the awesome team at Option 1 Staffing. Thank you!!! Retail… never again! Lol

I highly recommend Option 1 Staffing! I came to them right after college and they found a position for me right away! They were incredibly helpful with my on boarding process and the recruiters were amazing. It felt like a family everytime i walked in the office. They really care about their community and try to help put it any way possible. I wouldn’t be in the positionI I am today without their help.

After working with Option 1 Staffing, I felt like I was part of their family. The Staff was super responsive and incredibly friendly. I could tell they actually cared about their candidates and were only interested in finding them a job that they are interested in instead of trying to pawn them off on an order they need to fill, they listen to you. In moments of concern when not hearing from them, just call them. They always pick up the phone when calling (even on their lunch break). It was also a perk that they try to match you with a job close to home (no more commuting for an hour and a half on 101). Overall, I would highly recommend this staffing agency if you are looking for work in the Bay Area. You will not regret it.

Lack of communication and they will never inform candidates about their status of job applications. Treats their candidates terribly and they believe that they have the rights not to inform. I should build business with Manpower or other agencies who cares for candidates. Will not recommend Option 1 Staffing to be your job hunter. Because they are not good at keeping inform of job status.

Last year I was in a bit of a bind when I was in between graduating college and finding my «dream job», and to top it off my unemployment funds were running out and bills were piling up. I contacted Option 1 Staffing and Paula found me a temp job within 2 days! She is always friendly when I call and works at a fast pace to help you out. She checked in with me periodically and efficiently addressed my questions/​concerns. I highly recommend her!

3 pages of filtered reviews… These guys are awesome and this page does not do them justice.

I have worked with Option 1 staffing for many years and I have found their entire office team to be incredibly professional, responsive and efficient. Each recruiter carefully listens to what you are looking for and takes the time to find you a position, which is not only sufficient to your pay requirements and location, but is also a great fit! I feel like my recruiter is my advocate because she makes sure the clients know what my best skills are.
Unlike other agencies, Option 1 really cares about where you’re headed and what you’re looking for — not just filing an order. I trust them to look out for my best interest. Another bonus — you get paid every week J
Whether you’re looking for a short term assignment, or for doors to open for the career of a life time — Option 1 is a great resource.

The Good: When you are on assignment and you need to get in touch with the office staff you get a prompt response and are connected to whom you need to speak with right away. The pay is somewhat competitive for the market you are employed in, and the pay is weekly instead of bi-​weekly.
The Truth, the bad and the ugly: if you have other commitments (family/​sick children, other contract jobs, etc.) they don’t care. Ironically, I guess I should have figured that out during the interview when I was asked about how I handle my family obligations when I am at work. Additionally, you are treated as though you are just another number and there are 100 temps where you came from. Lastly, when was clear we were not a fit for one another and we went our separate ways I was actually hung up on by the staff (real professional) and my final check mysteriously arrived just shy of being 3 weeks late.
The bottom line: I have worked with a couple of temp agencies (Addeco, OfficeTeam) throughout the years and this is hands down the most unprofessional temp agency I have ever worked with.

I recently was hired as a Social Media Intern at Option 1 Staffing and I am loving every minute of it. Since the day that they hired me I have been welcomed with open arms and they treat their employees just like their treat their clients.
During my 1^st day of working at Option 1 Staffing, I encountered 2 different clients that loved their experience while in their consulting session. They have had tons of clients that have been satisfied with their results and they recently reached out to the local colleges, giving great opportunities for those local students such as myself.
They offer great services and I am excited to continue my work with them!

Option 1 gives you that secure feeling as if a very close friend is hooking you… up with a job. They were able to match me with the right job by highlighting my qualities through my face to face interview and resume. Option 1 helped me find my first entry-​level job, and I would definitely recommend them to help you out as well.

maybe those previous post are old but I love option 1. I was just there 2 weeks ago. everyone there was so nice and helpful. They asked so many questions about me and my work history, really getting to know me. Also, I am one with lots of questions and every single person i have ever spoke to, help me the best they could.
Not only are they friendly… I got placed in a GREAT job right away. literally, same day!
They are great and have great connections with awesome companies.
Highly highly recommend them!
in my top 5 best customer service experiences ;)

I just moved to the area, and had my interview with Paula this morning. She is an amazing person to talk to and I highly recommend going in for an interview if you are invited to do so. I got so much out of this interview and feel that anyone going in with the right mindset can also benefit from meeting with a recruiter.

Sorry, this agency is no good. I do remember when they used to be at the other location, and they were great. Fast-​forward some years, and these new faces and attitudes-​snobbish, at that– are the worse. They placed me on one temp assignment; of course, that was to try me out. I got a recommendation from the supervisor, but they never placed me anywhere again. Janelle and Paula (or Patti) are so fake, it’s not even funny. To sum up, they suck. And that’s my professional opinion. I’m being kind when I give them 2 stars; they actually deserve 1.

After moving into the area I was in need of immediate job placement. I submitted my information to Option 1 through Yahoo! Jobs and heard from Lisa the same day and shortly there after Jeanella. Both were kind, courteous, and understanding of my needs and work desires. Soon after our conversation we had a friendly in person interview. Within one week of my initial contact with Option 1 Staffing Services I was employed full time at a local university. My experience has been wonderful and I would highly recommend Option 1 Staffing Services to anyone interested in immediate employment.

This place ain’t what it used to be.
Back when Option 1 was in the building next to Chef Chu’s, they were full of nice, helpful, responsive recruiters (anyone remember the two Jills?) who you could count on to find a steady stream of jobs. Sure, most of the assignments were mind-​numbing temp stuff like data entry and envelope stuffing (always at Stanford, usually at $ 14/​hour), but the point is, all you had to do was call in once in a while and the offers would come. And this was during 2001 – 2004, Silicon Valley’s darkest days.
At some point in the interim, they moved down the street and all the old recruiters apparently jumped ship; I’ve been less than thrilled by their replacements. Over the past year, I’ve called in/​dropped by multiple times without once hearing back from anyone. The new staffers also strike me as insincere (fake smiles, fake promises) and lacking in manners, and judging by the orgy of fabricated 5-​star reviews that sprung up (which they later deleted AFTER seeing this review), honesty doesn’t seem to rank too high on this agency’s priority list.
What a disappointing development.